News

Starkey Hearing Foundation Founder William Austin Named as 2003 National Caring Award Recipient

November 20, 2003

William Austin, founder and CEO of Starkey Laboratories, Inc. and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, was honored with a National Caring Award for his generosity and commitment to service, it was announce...   Read More

Bloem Leaving GN Otometrics

November 19, 2003

GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced that Del Bloem, president of GN Otometrics North America, will retire from the company at the end of November to pu...   Read More

Cochlear Releases E-Version of Their Popular Pamphlet: ''A Guide to Cochlear Implants.''

November 18, 2003

Cochlear releases e-version of their popular pamphlet: "A guide to cochlear implants." Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Cochlear Americas website   Read More

ASHS Graduates Honored by AFA

November 18, 2003

From left to right are Nancy Green, Au.D, who is an ASHS faculty member, award winner Alisa Feldman, Au.D., award winner Melvin Sorkowitz, Au.D., and Henry Trahan, Au.D., ASHS faculty member. Three gr...   Read More

Etymotic releases: Musicians Ear Plugs: Recommendations, examples and explanations

November 17, 2003

Etymotic releases: Musicians Ear Plugs: Recommendations, examples and explanations. Click Here   Read More

ERO SCAN...OAE test systems...reliable, quick, cost-effective.

November 17, 2003

ERO SCAN...OAE test systems...reliable, quick, cost-effective. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Etymotic Research website   Read More

Protect your Investment in Better Hearing with Loss, and Accidental Damage Coverage with ESCO's Protection Plus

November 15, 2003

The Protection Plus covers against Loss and Accidental Damage following the expiration of the manufacturer's original warranty. Repairs that are the result of normal war and tear are not covered under...   Read More

Industry

Stapedoplasty - Surgical Treatment for Otosclerosis From Russia

November 14, 2003

The "hinge-like" stapedoplasty (from Russia) and it's advantages, as a treatment for otosclerosis is described on this website. The advantage of stapedoplasty is explained by restoring the hinge mecha...   Read More

Siemens Welcomes New Members to Sales Team

November 13, 2003

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. announces five new sales representatives have joined the Siemens team. With nearly 50 years of combined industry experience, these sales representatives were selected...   Read More

Understanding Your Baby's Hearing© Added to the ''Understanding... Series of Patient Education Materials''

November 12, 2003

Understanding Your Baby's Hearing© was developed for use by screening hospitals and audiologists to explain hearing and hearing loss in infants to parents and caregivers. Topics covered include E...   Read More

H.E.A.R. Announces New Board Member

November 11, 2003

Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (H.E.A.R.) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Douglas L. Beck to its Board of Directors. Douglas L. Beck, Au.D., is president and editor-in-chief o...   Read More

Rutgers University Press Releases ''Overcoming Hearing Aid Fears''

November 10, 2003

Warren, Ohio -- Rutgers University Press (New Brunswick, NJ) has released Overcoming Hearing Aid Fears (ISBN 0-8135-3310-4) by John M. Burkey, audiologist and Director of Audiology at the Lippy Group...   Read More

Hearing Health Advisory Board Formed

November 7, 2003

The board of directors of the Deafness Research Foundation (DRF) announced today the formation of a Hearing Health Advisory Board (HHAB) to be chaired by Nick Laperle, President and COO of Sonomax Hea...   Read More

Focus on Innovative Research and New Technologies on Final Days of ASHA Annual Convention

November 7, 2003

The , the national professional credentialing association for more than 110,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language and hearing scientists - the professionals who assess an...   Read More

Phonak Takes Its Latest FM Technology to School

November 6, 2003

Phonak takes its latest FM technology to school. Stäfa, October 2003 - The latest innovation from Phonak succeeds in closing the gap between children with and without hearing loss in the school s...   Read More

PHONAK releases e-version of their popular pamphlet ''Two Ears are better than one.''

November 5, 2003

PHONAK releases e-version of their popular pamphlet "Two Ears are better than one." Click Here   Read More

Diverse Selection of Sessions Highlight Opening Day of ASHA Annual Convention

November 5, 2003

Diverse Selection of Sessions Highlight Opening Day of ASHA Annual Convention The , the national professional credentialing association for more than 110,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists...   Read More

SeboTek® Introduces Upgrade To Pro-VES 4.0 (Programmable Voice Enhancement Software)

November 4, 2003

SeboTek® Hearing Systems, manufacturer of the PAC hearing instrument, is announcing the latest upgrade for Pro-VES 4.0 (Programmable Voice Enhancement Software) for the Voice-Q&trade digital sound...   Read More

Phonak Sponsors ACCESS Conference on Wireless Communication

November 4, 2003

The first International Conference ''ACCESS: Achieving Clear Communication Employing Sound Solutions'' will be held in Chicago November 10-12, 2003. In the tradition of the international pediatric con...   Read More

ASHA Selects New Executive Director

November 3, 2003

Arlene Pietranton, PhD, CCC-SLP* has been appointed the new executive director of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Pietranton, the third executive director in the 78-year histo...   Read More